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Nelson Mandela School Berlin

Berlin, Berlin

State-funded public international school in Berlin. Bilingual English/German IB education. UNESCO Associated Schools member. Named after Nelson Mandela. Free to attend. Ages 6–18.

Annual Fees
Free (State-funded)
Ages
6–18
Language
English, German
Curriculum
SESB / IB (German-English)

Catchment Area Requirement

Note: These schools prioritize local residents. You must be registered (Anmeldung) in Berlin before applying.

SESB schools are government-funded and completely free. However, catchment area registration is a strict requirement. Families who are not yet registered in Berlin will not be considered for a place, regardless of language qualifications.

Honest Assessment

A legendary international state school. The catch: Enrollment is extremely complex. It's the "St. Julian's" of the state system; everyone wants in.

Fees & Costs

Free — State-funded (SESB)
This is a government-funded bilingual state school. There are no tuition fees. Standard school supplies and optional activities may have small costs.

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Location
Berlin, Berlin

Quick Facts

Type🏛️ SESB / State Bilingual
CurriculumSESB / IB (German-English)
LanguageEnglish, German
Age range6–18
Annual feesFree (State-funded)
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